For the last several years, I have been incredibly blessed to have what I affectionately call, "my handler." I teach a "Bridge to Kindergarten" class and Kim is my aide.
I truly love being a teacher. I love to daydream about new adventures to take the kids on. I love to try new ways to help them learn to read. I love to do the unexpected. I long to leave a lasting impression on the kid's hearts.
When you are a dreamer, however, you often sacrifice the ability to look at the details. That is where Kim comes in. In the last three years she has always been there for me. I often think about a surgeon and how he slightly turns and the nurse has the tool he needs right there and ready for him. He doesn't even have to say a word. That is what Kim does for me. She is always ready and has already anticipated what I need. She is always ready with the supplies and usually has everything ready for me 3 weeks ahead of time. I am truly blessed to have her.
I think what matters the most to me though, is that she never criticizes or gets frustrated when I am a little flighty, she is just ready with such joy. If she has to clean up one of my spontaneous messes, she just smiles and gives the kids a hug.
My co-worker and I lovingly call her, "Cindy" (short for Cinderella), because she is always doing chores for us. In fact we had a Cinderella birthday celebration in her honor. A handsome prince came and everything!
If I had to pick a pair of shoes for her it would definitely be the ones I have posted. She is always comfortably stylish! She does everything she can to do the best job possible, but always with a heart of humility and servanthood. One of the many blessings of school starting back up is that I will have my beloved "handler," sister, and friend again.
Thank you, Kim. See you soon!
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